DE102004045398B3 - The press to bond and shape different layers, as a carrier and a decorative layer, has a clamping frame assembly and a cutter to trim a layer which projects through shaping distortion - Google Patents

Abstract

The press to bond and shape two layers (1,2) of different materials, e.g. a carrier layer and a decorative layer, has two press units (11,12) which are brought together to compress and shape the layers between them. A clamping frame assembly has three clamping frames (21-23). The third clamping frame has a cutter (100) to cut the second layer projecting from the press from distortion through shaping. Spacers (41,42) set the gaps between the clamping frames.

Description

The The invention relates to a method for producing a component of at least two layers and a device for carrying out the Process.

A The two layers may in particular be a carrier layer and the other The two layers can in particular be a decorative layer be.

to Production of such components is known from the prior art, to use an upper tool and a lower tool to form a carrier layer and a decorative layer by compressing into a predetermined one Mold shape to deform and connect with each other. In the deformation of layers into a component shape with a three-dimensional warping or Contour, the problem is that the materials tend to wrinkles to throw when the upper tool and the lower tool collapsed become. These wrinkles are then permanently pressed into the materials and lead for unusability of the manufactured component. For this reason a tenter is used with which the Dekomaterial or the Mat is clamped and held in a predetermined manner to a formation of folds on the component in the area between the lower tool and to prevent the upper tool.

at the generic devices or in such single-stage manufacturing processes, the carrier layer in the form of a heated mat and the decorative layer on each other placed before being molded by lower tool and upper tool or be pressed by an optionally used clamping frame together. In the devices of the prior art, this creates the Another problem is that the deformed and with each other too connecting layers can stick together in sections, which the layers are then partially interconnected. At a later Trimming of decorative layer and carrier layer in which a supernatant the decoration layer is to be achieved is a separation The layers in sections no longer possible, so that the component not usable for a later one Trimming the decoration layer is. If necessary, a complex rework is required around the component for the intended use suitable and in particular Umbug-suitable close.

From the DE 33 38 513 A1 discloses a method and an apparatus for producing laminated parts by applying a flexible, sheet material to a dimensionally stable carrier known. In this case, a support is provided, with which the material is held at its edges in an elastic and yielding manner.

In the DE 29 25 500 A1 discloses a method for the production of flat profiled moldings having a carrier layer and a Kachierschicht. The deformation of the materials takes place in a press with shearing edges.

From the DE 43 05 189 A1 is a method and a Wekzeuinrichtung for a device for obtaining the inner side surfaces of support parts known. In this case, an intermediate frame is used, which is provided for receiving the substance field to be processed. With a clamping device arranged above the same, the fabric field can be held.

From the DE 44 19 908 A1 For example, a method for producing a laminated molding is known. In this case, the blank to be processed is introduced into a tool and clamped circumferentially along the support part contour and fixed.

From the DE 196 29 196 A1 is a device for thermoforming of films and in particular for laminating moldings with Kaschierfolien known. The film is drawn with needles of transport chains of a transport device in a thermoforming device, clamped there between clamping frame and then formed with suitable molds or molded onto a shaped body.

The The object of the invention is to provide a method and a device with or with the better quality of the surface of the produced component and the technical properties of the carrier layer with big ones reliability is reached.

These The object is solved by the features of the independent claims. Further Embodiments of the invention are referenced in the on this dependent claims described.

It is provided for producing a component according to the invention such that after inserting the first layer, eg the decoration layer, into the tool the first layer of the first and the third clamping frame element is held outside the contouring region of the tool that the second clamping frame Element, the third clamping frame element and the second tool part can be assigned to each other such that when moving the tool parts first the second layer, eg the carrier layer, is fixed outside the contouring area of the tool by means of the second clamping frame element and the third clamping frame element, while the carrier layer and the decoration layer are deformed and joined together within the tool when it is closed ,

• (a) Fahren eines ersten Spannrahmen-Elements und eines zweiten Spannrahmen-Elements in eine zueinander ausgefahrene Stellung und Einlegen der ersten Schicht zwischen die beiden Werkzeugteile und zwischen das erste und ein zwischen dem ersten und dem zweiten Spannrahmen-Element angeordnetes drittes Spannrahmen-Element und Einlegen der zweiten Schicht zwischen die beiden Werkzeugteile und zwischen das zweite und das dritte Spannrahmen-Element, wobei das erste, zweite und das dritte Spannrahmen-Element außerhalb der verformenden Kontur der Werkzeugteile angeordnet sind,
• (b) Zusammenfahren des ersten, zweiten und des dritten Spannrahmen-Elements in eine Stellung, in der die erste und die zweite Schicht durch das erste Spannrahmen-Element und das dritte Spannrahmen-Element bzw. das zweite Spannrahmen-Element und das dritte Spannrahmen-Element gehalten werden,
• (c) Zusammenfahren der Werkzeugteile relativ zueinander unter Verformung der ersten und der zweiten Schicht im Bereich der Verformungskonturen der Werkzeugteile,
• (d) Auseinanderfahren der Werkzeugteile und der Spannrahmen-Elemente, um die miteinander verbundene erste und zweite Schicht aus dem Werkzeug herausnehmen zu können.

According to the invention, a method for producing a component from at least a first and a second layer for deforming the first and the second layer and the connection of the two layers with each other within the deformation contours of two tool parts by the collapse of a first, the first layer facing tool part and a second , the second layer facing tool part of a deformation tool provided with three-dimensional deformation contours, wherein in a starting position, the first and the second tool part moved apart, comprising the following steps:

• (A) driving a first clamping frame member and a second clamping frame element in a mutually extended position and inserting the first layer between the two tool parts and between the first and between the first and second clamping frame member arranged third clamping frame element and Inserting the second layer between the two tool parts and between the second and the third clamping frame element, wherein the first, second and the third clamping frame element are arranged outside the deforming contour of the tool parts,
• (B) bringing together the first, second and third tenter element in a position in which the first and the second layer by the first tenter element and the third tenter element and the second tenter element and the third tenter frame Element to be kept
• (c) moving the tool parts relative to one another while deforming the first and the second layer in the region of the deformation contours of the tool parts,
• (D) moving apart of the tool parts and the clamping frame elements in order to remove the interconnected first and second layer from the tool can.

at Step (b) may include the second and third tenter elements in FIG be moved relative to each other, in which the second Layer in a predetermined manner during the deformation of the layers to flow in or a Nachfliessen can be inhibited. Furthermore, can at step (b), the second and third tenter elements in a relative position be driven to each other, in which the first layer in a predetermined Follow the course of the deformation of the layers or a Nachfliessen can be inhibited. It can be provided that when moving together the first, second and third tenter elements in step (b) the distance between the first and third clamping elements and between the second and third clamping element by means of spacers is set.

• – ein erstes Spannrahmen-Element, das mittels einer ersten Stell-Einrichtung relativ zum ersten Werkzeugteil beweglich ist,
• – ein zweites Spannrahmen-Element, das mittels einer zweiten Stell-Einrichtung relativ zum zweiten Werkzeugteil beweglich ist,
• – ein drittes Spannrahmen-Element, das mittels einer dritten Stell-Einrichtung relativ zum ersten oder zweiten Werkzeugteil beweglich ist und zwischen dem ersten und dem zweiten Spannrahmen-Element angeordnet ist,

wobei das erste, das zweite und das dritte Spannrahmen-Element derart angeordnet ist, dass ein Material für die erste Schicht zwischen dem ersten Spannrahmen-Element und dem dritten Spannrahmen-Element und ein Material für die zweite Schicht zwischen dem zweiten Spannrahmen-Element und dem dritten Spannrahmen-Element einlegbar ist, so dass die Schichten mittels des dritten Spannrahmen-Elements voneinander getrennt gehalten werden können. An dem dritten Spannrahmen-Element können Abstandhalter angeordnet sein, mit denen der minimale Abstand zwischen dem ersten und dritten sowie zwischen dem zweiten und dritten Spannrahmen-Element vorgegeben ist.Furthermore, according to the invention, an apparatus for producing a component from at least a first layer and a second layer having a shaping tool which determines the contour of the component to be produced has at least a first tool part facing the first layer with a three-dimensional deformation contour and a second tool part facing the second layer with a three-dimensional deformation contour, which are clamped in a pressure transducer to effect the deformation of the first layer and the second layer and the connection of the two layers together by the collapse of the first and the second tool part, as well as with a tenter assembly mutually movable tenter elements to hold the layers in a predetermined manner outside the contour region of the tool during the deformation process, the tenter device comprising:

• A first clamping frame element, which is movable relative to the first tool part by means of a first adjusting device,
• A second clamping frame element, which is movable relative to the second tool part by means of a second adjusting device,
• A third clamping frame element, which is movable relative to the first or second tool part by means of a third adjusting device and is arranged between the first and the second clamping frame element,

wherein the first, second and third tenter elements are arranged such that a first layer material between the first tenter element and the third tenter element and a second layer material between the second tenter element and the second layer third clamping frame element can be inserted, so that the layers can be kept separated by means of the third clamping frame element. On the third clamping frame element spacers may be arranged, with which the minimum distance between the first and third and between the second and third clamping frame element is predetermined.

By the inventive solution components can be produced, which has a carrier layer with a uniform thickness, so that the technical characteristics of the entire component with large the reliability is improved.

at the occurring warping the decoration layer and backing layer when the sub-tool and the upper tool come together through the different lengths of the Processing the contour lines of the layers on the contour surfaces of Sub-tool and upper tool from a preferably flat initial state a tension in the layers. This is inventively characterized compensates for the layers from the outside in the tool area defined as well as largely free from tension and creases.

By the device according to the invention is reached that outside the contouring area of the tool in the tentering area lying layers before the formation of the boundary line cut not be connected to each other. As a result, fold-over areas remain safe separated from each other before the layers are to be cut off in such a way that a fabric supernatant opposite the Edge line of the carrier layer for the in a later one Step if necessary provided formation of a Umbugs achieved becomes.

in the The invention will be described below with reference to the attached figures, they show:

1 an embodiment of the manufacturing device according to the invention in a first or basic position in which the mold is in an open position and a first and a second clamping frame element of three tenter elements are moved apart;

2 the embodiment of the manufacturing device according to the invention after the 1 in a state where a first layer is picked up;

3 the embodiment of the manufacturing device according to the invention after the 1 a second position of the tenter elements in which the first layer is held by the first and third tenter elements;

4 the embodiment of the manufacturing device according to the invention after the 1 in a state in which a second layer is still received;

5 the embodiment of the manufacturing device according to the invention after the 1 with a first tool intermediate position and a third position of the clamping frame elements;

6 the embodiment of the manufacturing device according to the invention after the 1 with a second tool intermediate position and a fourth position of the clamping frame elements;

7 the embodiment of the manufacturing device according to the invention after the 1 with a tool closed position and a fifth position of the clamping frame elements;

8th the embodiment of the manufacturing device according to the invention after the 1 with a sixth position of the tenter elements;

9 the embodiment of the manufacturing device according to the invention after the 1 with a first cutting device as part of the second clamping frame element in a state in which a supernatant of the second layer is cut off, as well as another, arranged on the first clamping frame element cutting device in a state in which a supernatant of second layer is cut off;

10 the embodiment of the manufacturing device according to the invention after the 1 with another, arranged on the third tenter element cutting device in a state before the cutting operation;

11 the embodiment of the manufacturing device according to the invention after the 1 with another, arranged on the third tenter element cutting device in a state after the cutting process.

The inventive method and the device according to the invention relates to the production of a component of at least a first layer, for example a decorative layer, and a second layer, for example a carrier layer, in which a deformation of the first and the second layer and the compound of two layers together by the collapse of a first, the first layer facing the tool part and a second, the second layer facing tool part. In general, both layers can be multi-layered, whereby also several layers of the first or the second layer can be deformed and connected to one another by the method or the device according to the invention. In the following description, a single-layer or multi-layer layer intended for contact with the contouring region of the first tool part is referred to as a first layer. Analogously, a single-layer or multi-layer layer intended for contact with the contouring region of the second tool part is referred to below as the second layer. Generally, the first and the second Layer Layers that connect to each other under pressure, eg fuse or cling at least partially.

Preferably is one of the two layers in the component to be produced a decorative layer and the other of the two layers is a carrier layer. Below are embodiments of the invention, in which the first layer is a decorative layer and the second layer is a carrier layer is. However, it is also possible conversely, the first layer is a carrier layer and the second Layer is a decorative layer. Nor does not have one of the two layers a decorative layer or carrier layer be. For example, it may be at the first and the second Layer around two carrier layers or two intermediate layers or a carrier layer and a reinforcing layer, such as e.g. a layer of fiberglass fabric act.

at the production of the component with a carrier layer and a decorative layer must facing sides of the decorative layer and the carrier layer each other by pressure exerted by the tool and optionally using heat be connected to each other. This can be done by the carrier layer facing layer of the decorative layer have the property yourself with the carrier layer mechanically connect under pressure, e.g. by mechanical clawing of attached to said side of the decorative layer Threads or Hair with the possibly fused surface of the Carrier layer. To At least that of the carrier layer facing surface the decoration layer may be formed of a fabric, e.g. a fleece, a felt, a flat weave, a circular knit, can be. A Connection of decorative layer with the backing layer can also be achieved by Melt the facing surfaces using pressure through the tool and optionally with the application of heat. A fusion is achieved when the decoration layer contains foam components contains that belong to the same material family as those for the merger provided carrier layer.

When Decoration layer can be a textile fabric, a foam synthetic leather, a plastic film or a leather can be used. When using a textile fabric as a decoration layer can be used for the starting material a layer of textile materials or foils or a combination from either or a combination of the alternatives mentioned become. A decoration layer may also be provided in the component to be manufactured, the haptic properties of the final product on the corresponding side of the component. For this purpose, the decorative layer may also have foam components. For example, the decorative layer can be a composite of textile Be materials, a foam and a nonwoven material. As a foam may be a PP foam or PE foam or foam based on PU be used.

When Carrier layer is in particular a plastic and especially a polypropylene (PP) -bound Fiber mat provided. This can in particular by heat be plastifiable. The carrier layer is preferably made of a fibrous material, preferably of natural fibers or glass fibers and plastic fibers and in particular polypropylene (PP) fibers formed. The natural fibers can be flax or kenaf, Sisal, linen or cotton be formed. In this case will be these fibers in a preparatory or preceding process Stepped to a mat. Subsequently, under application of pressure and temperature with melting of the plastic portion an interconnected plastic mat material as one first or second layer formed.

following The invention is based on an embodiment of the device or a manufacturing method for producing a component or a manufacturing process of a first and a second Layer described in which the first layer is a decorative layer and the second layer is a carrier layer.

The device according to the invention for producing a component from at least a first layer 1 in the described embodiment, a decorative layer, and a second layer 2 , in the described embodiment, a carrier layer, has a shaping of the contour of the component to be manufactured 10 with at least a first, the first layer facing the tool part 11 with a three-dimensional deformation contour 13 and a second, the second layer facing the tool part 12 with a three-dimensional deformation contour 14 on. The tool parts 11 . 12 are moved by a pressure transducer (not shown) to each other to the deformation of the first layer 1 or the decoration layer and the second layer 2 or the carrier layer and the connection of the two layers 1 . 2 together by the moving together of the first and the second tool part 11 respectively. 12 to effect. The first tool part 11 can be attached to a first tool holder or a mounting plate 15 and second tool part 12 can be attached to a second tool holder or a mounting plate 16 to be appropriate.

The device according to the invention also has a clamping frame device 20 with each other and with respect to the tool parts 11 . 12 moving tenter elements on to the layers 1 . 2 during the deformation process outside the contour area of the tool to hold in a predetermined manner. This comprises a first clamping frame element 21 , by means of a first actuator 31 relative to the first tool part 11 is movable, a second tenter element 22 , by means of a second actuator 32 relative to the second tool part 12 is movable, a third clamping frame element 23 , by means of a third actuator 33 relative to the first tool part 11 is mobile. The third tenter element 23 is between the first and the second tenter element 21 respectively. 22 arranged and movable between them. The tenter frame elements 21 . 22 and 23 be in their direction of movement over the adjusting devices 31 . 32 . 33 and / or guided by separate guides.

The first, second and third actuator 31 . 32 respectively. 33 are devices that are controlled by a control device for automatic or optionally additionally via an actuating device for manual or semi-automatic control of the manufacturing process to the respective tenter elements 21 . 22 . 23 to move. The first and the third adjusting device 31 respectively. 33 are preferably with the first tool part 11 mechanically coupled, for example by these adjusting devices 31 respectively. 33 as well as the first tool part 11 on a first tool holder or a first mounting plate 15 are arranged. The first and the third adjusting device 31 respectively. 33 however, may also be mounted on another support or on two other supports (not shown) so that in this case their extension position is independent of the position of the first tool part 11 is. The second adjusting device 32 is preferably with the second tool part 12 mechanically coupled, eg by placing them on a second tool holder or a second mounting plate 16 is appropriate. The second adjusting device 32 However, it can also be on one of the position of the second tool part 12 be arranged independent carrier (not shown), so that in this case their extended position regardless of the position of the second tool part 12 is.

The third tenter element 33 is in the relative direction of displacement of the tool parts 11 . 12 seen between the first and the second tenter frame element 31 respectively. 32 arranged such that between the mutually facing, provided for conditioning of the first and second layer contours of the respective clamping frame elements at least in sections, the first and second layer may be located. It is preferably provided that the third clamping frame element 33 moved in the manufacturing process between the positions of the first and the second clamping frame element.

The tenter elements are each outside the contouring areas of the tool parts 11 . 12 arranged. These can be made in one piece and as the tool parts 11 . 12 be designed circumferential structures. The tenter elements may also be along the circumference or along a portion of the circumference of the tool parts 11 . 12 be formed in several parts. Also, a tenter element may be formed of two parts that are located outside the tool parts 11 . 12 are arranged. In particular, these locations may be diametrically opposite each other. Also, several, for example, three or four parts of a clamping frame element outside the circumference of the respective tool part 11 respectively. 12 or the tool parts 11 . 12 depending on the application regularly or irregularly distributed around this, be arranged.

The Tenter frame elements can be formed differently. The construction and arrangement of the clamping frame elements depends on the type, material and shape of the item to be produced Component or by type, material and shape of the materials.

The tenter frame elements 31 . 32 . 33 each have a contact area or two contact areas, which is or are provided in the manufacture of the component to or that a supernatant region of the first or second layer can be applied to this or this. The first tenter frame element 21 and the second tenter element 22 each have a contact area, while the third clamping frame element 23 has two investment areas. The investment area 21a of the first tenter element 21 is a first investment area 23a of the third tenter element 23 facing. These investment areas 21a respectively. 23a are each designed such that a receiving a supernatant of the provided for receiving layer 1 respectively. 2 after a corresponding movement of the tenter elements 21 and 23 is reachable. The picking up may be a jamming or holding, especially with the possibility of re-flowing the layers 1 . 2 or a combination of these functions. The same applies to a further or second, on the third tenter element 23 intended investment area 23b and a facing this investment area 22a of the second clamping frame element 22 : These investment areas 23b respectively. 22a are each also designed such that a recording of a projecting portion of the recording layer provided 2 respectively. 1 after one corresponding movement of the clamping frame elements 23 and 22 is reachable.

The third tenter element 23 is inventively provided to the outside of the deformation contours 13 . 14 the tool parts 11 respectively. 12 located supernatant regions of the two held by the respective tenter elements layers 1 . 2 during the closing movement of the tool parts 11 . 12 or the deformation of the layers 1 . 2 through these tool parts 11 . 12 keep separate. This is in particular a bonding of the layers 1 . 2 outside the deformation contours 13 . 14 avoided. In this way, a subsequent flow of the layers, especially in mutually different dimensions possible. In addition, subsequent processing of the layers and in particular the trimming of the outer regions of the layers can take place independently of one another. Depending on the case of application, it may be provided in particular by means of a special coating that one contact area or several contact areas may be followed by one or both of the layers 1 . 2 inhibits or inhibits.

The mutually facing investment areas 21a . 23a respectively. 23b . 22a do not necessarily have to run parallel to each other. The investment areas 21a . 23a respectively. 23b . 22a may be coated in areas or over the entire surface or provided with appropriate inserts to re-flow depending on the requirements of each held between two tenter elements layer 1 respectively. 2 is made easier or more difficult. For a subsequent flow of a layer 1 respectively. 2 To facilitate, the respective investment areas or arranged on this segments, for example, contain polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) - components or have a relatively low surface roughness. For this purpose, the respective contact areas or segments arranged thereon can also have a metallic coating, which is applied, for example, galvanically. To refill a layer 1 respectively. 2 To complicate, the respective investment areas may contain friction increasing components or segments. For this purpose, a suitable surface structure may also be provided.

The respective ones for receiving a layer 1 respectively. 2 intended investment areas 21a . 23a respectively. 23b . 22a or on this arranged segments and / or the tool parts 11 respectively. 12 can be carried out in whole or in areas by means of a tempering device tempered. It can all investment areas 21a . 23a respectively. 23b . 22a or a single contact area or only two mutually facing contact areas or even just a tool part 11 or 12 be fully or partially tempered. The tempering device which can be arranged for this purpose is designed in such a way that it can be used to set or regulate a temperature of the contact area or of the segment in a constant or time-dependent or process-dependent manner. The adjustment can also be realized by means of a control with the aid of temperature sensors in the area or segment to be tempered in each case. The alternative control takes place on the basis of the temperatures detected by means of temperature sensors at the respectively to be tempered contact area or segment.

By the temperature of at least one investment area or segment can the game of guides or fits or the spacing of moving parts optimized and in particular, as the expansions become more mobile Parts due to the temperature changes in predetermined Limits are adjustable. In this way, the tool accuracy, the reliability and reliability of the manufacturing device be improved.

Another by the temperature control at least of areas of the contact surfaces or segments or at least one tenter element of the tenter assembly 20 or one or more of the molds 10 achievable advantage is that the formation of condensed water can be prevented on a supercooled tool or tenter surface. In this way it is further prevented that a cooling of the layers takes place, by the deformability and connectivity of the layers is made difficult and even prevented.

By the said temperature is an overheating of areas of contact surfaces or segments preventable. Such overheating would especially affect the surface structure of the component to be produced adversely affect in particular a possibly more desirable one Ironing effect, such as a Suppression could be prevented. Therefore, it is advantageous in the case of temperature control in particular through a cooling mechanism to provide a predetermined process temperature.

The temperature of one or both of the tool parts 11 . 12 , which may be provided additionally or alternatively to the tempering of tenter elements, can be tempered by means of the aforementioned temperature control device or by means of a further temperature control device. In each case, an area on the deformation contour 13 respectively. 14 tempered to the particular layer 1 respectively. 2 used to bring or receive material used in an advantageous workable state. Another advantage is that by the tempering of parts of the manufacturing device an optimized design or operation thereof can be done.

The tool parts 11 . 12 are by means of a tool feed device (not shown) to each other between two positions movable. Also is every tenter element 21 . 22 . 23 by means of a respective associated adjusting device 31 . 32 respectively. 33 independently mobile. Through the mechanical connection with the tools 11 . 12 For example, the frequency of required actuations of the actuators can be reduced. It has each tenter element 21 . 22 . 23 at least one range of motion required for the application of the manufacturing device to manufacture a component. The third tenter element 23 is between the extended positions of the first and second tenter elements 21 . 22 ( 1 ) movable. The positions between which the clamping frame elements are movable, as well as the positions between which the tool parts are movable at the same time, are provided such that an inserting of the first and the second layer 1 . 2 as well as a deformation and pressing is possible, while at the same time outside the deformation contours 13 . 14 located supernatant or edge regions of the layers 1 . 2 be held in a way that during the collapse of the tool parts 11 . 12 At times a Nachfliessen one or both of the layers is made possible.

The delivery device of the third clamping frame element 23 can eg over the first tool holder 15 to the first tool part 11 or alternatively, for example via the second tool holder 16 to the second tool part 12 be coupled.

The extension positions of the feeders for the tool parts or the clamping frame elements may be coupled together or independent of each other. In the illustrated embodiment of the manufacturing device is the first tool part 11 together with one end of the first delivery device 31 and the third delivery facility 33 on the first tool holder 15 and the second tool part 12 together with one end of the second delivery device 32 on the second tool holder 16 arranged. Alternatively, the third tenter element 23 also on the second tool holder 16 be arranged. Alternatively, a partial or complete independence of the extended positions can be realized, for example by the feed device for the tool and the feed device for a stretcher element associated therewith are arranged or mounted mechanically independently of one another.

The required positions in the manufacturing process the delivery facilities can by means of sensors and a comparison of the respective nominal and actual position be achieved in a corresponding control device. It can be provided that the sensors, the position of a corresponding actuating element in the respective delivery facility or the position of the respective Clamping frame element or part of the tool itself.

• – über mechanische Begrenzungs-Elemente zusammen mit der mechanischen Kopplung der Ausfahrstellungen der Spannrahmen-Zustelleinrichtungen mit der Stellung des jeweils zugeordneten Werkzeugteils,
• – durch vorzugsweise mechanisch definierte maximale Einfahr- und Ausfahr-Stellungen der drei Spannrahmen-Elemente zusammen mit einem zusätzlichen Begrenzungs-Element für eine Zwischenstellung des dritten Spannrahmen-Elements sowie
• – eine Auslegung der dritten Zustelleinrichtung gegenüber der ersten und zweiten Zustelleinrichtung hinsichtlich der durch diese jeweils ausgeübten Stellkraft

erreicht. Bei dieser Ausführungsform braucht jede Stell-Einrichtung gesteuert über eine zugeordnete Steuerungs-Einrichtung nur in einer vorbestimmten Reihenfolge zwischen zwei Endstellungen hin- und hergefahren zu werden, um die für das erfindungsgemäße Herstellungsverfahren bestimmungsgemäße Funktion zu erfüllen. Durch die Einsparung von Sensoren und einer Steuerung auf der Basis eines Soll-Ist-Vergleichs für die jeweiligen Ausfahrstellung jeder Zustelleinrichtung ist diese Ausführungsform der Herstellungs-Vorrichtung kostengünstig.In the embodiment of the manufacturing apparatus according to the 1 ff. Be provided for the inventive method retraction and extension positions of the clamping frame elements

• - Mechanical limit elements together with the mechanical coupling of the extended positions of the clamping frame delivery devices with the position of the respective associated tool part,
• - By preferably mechanically defined maximum retraction and extension positions of the three clamping frame elements together with an additional limiting element for an intermediate position of the third clamping frame element and
• - An interpretation of the third feed device relative to the first and second feed device with respect to the respective force exerted by this

reached. In this embodiment, each adjusting device controlled by an associated control device needs only to be moved back and forth between two end positions in a predetermined sequence in order to fulfill the function intended for the production method according to the invention. The saving of sensors and a control based on a desired-actual comparison for the respective extended position of each delivery device, this embodiment of the manufacturing apparatus is inexpensive.

For this purpose, in the illustrated embodiment, two spacers 41 . 42 and two variable-length distancing elements 45 . 46 intended. The spacers 41 . 42 are provided to each adjacent tenter elements 21 . 23 respectively. 23 . 22 to move to a defined distance relative to each other and to limit to a minimum distance, at least at some point in time. For this purpose, on corresponding tenter elements 21 . 22 . 23 rigid or in the direction of the movements or corresponding relative movements of the clamping frame elements height or variable length spacers can be arranged. When used in relation to the movements of the clamping frame elements fixed, so not height-adjustable spacers is by moving together of the respective clamping frame elements between these one during the manufacture achieved a constant minimum distance. When using height-adjustable spacers defined by the stop elements positions of the clamping frame elements are approached by their corresponding movement. In the further course of the method, the spacers are changed in a predetermined manner in height, so that the distance of the clamping frame elements changed relative to each other. This can be changed due to the closing movement of the tool parts and / or coupled to the extended position of the respective adjusting device. By the distance change, the Nachfließ- and clamping behavior of the tenter elements with respect to the respective recorded layers 1 . 2 changed. It is thereby achieved that, in each position of the tool parts, a subsequent flow of the layers picked up by the respective clamping frame elements 1 respectively. 2 as far as that by the tool parts 11 . 12 provided deformation contour is required, is ensured to produce the component in the intended shape, thickness, wrinkle-free strength.

In the 1 is a spacer 41 and a spacer 42 shown. The spacer 41 is on the side of the first tenter element 21 attached to the third tenter element 23 facing and determines the minimum distance between the first and the third clamping frame element. The spacer 42 is on the side of the second tenter element 22 attached to the third tenter element 23 facing and determines the minimum distance between the second and the third clamping frame element. Likewise, the spacer could 41 on the first tenter element 21 facing side of the third clamping frame element may be arranged. Analog could be the spacer 42 on the second tenter element 22 facing side of the third clamping frame element 23 be arranged.

at an embodiment of the spacers are as height-adjustable spacers these over an actuator extendable with the control device is functionally connected to the phased spacing required the respective cooperating tenter elements by a corresponding to cause instantaneous extension position of the respective spacer. In addition to such electronically controlled adjustment of the spacers can this alternatively also hydraulically or controlled by a control cam become. Such a control curve for the tenter elements considered preferably the respective positions of the tool parts.

For setting or limiting the positions of the third clamping frame element which are respectively permitted in the method 23 relative to the other two tenter elements as well as to the tool parts 11 . 12 is in the embodiment of the manufacturing device according to the invention according to the 1 ff. one with the first tool part 11 over the tool holder 15 coupled first distancing element 45 and one with the second tool part 12 over the tool holder 16 coupled second distancing element 46 intended.

Both distancing elements 45 . 46 are adjustable in the course of the manufacturing process or extendable via the control device or whose lengths can be changed in a predetermined manner.

For height or length adjustment of the adjusting devices 31 . 32 . 33 or the distancing elements 45 . 46 they can be designed differently, and in particular as a cylinder-piston drive, which can be controlled by the control device.

The interaction of the tool parts and tenter elements in connection with the spacers and distancing elements is in the manufacturing apparatus according to 1 ff. as follows: In a mutually extended or open position of the tool parts 11 . 12 are also the first 21 and the second 22 Tenter element or its delivery devices 31 . 32 retracted. In this state are the tenter elements 21 . 22 moved relatively far apart in a starting position or first position ( 1 ) and is the third tenter element 23 between the first 21 and the second tenter element 22 movable. The extended position of the third tenter element 23 ( 1 ) allows insertion of the first layer 1 between the first 21 and the third 23 Tenter element and insert the second layer 2 between the second 22 and the third 23 Clamping frame element. Preferably, first, the first layer 1 between the first 21 and the third 23 Tenter element inserted, with the first 21 and the third 23 Clamping frame element are still in a mutually apart position ( 2 ). In this apart position of the tool parts 11 . 12 the mobility of the third tenter element is limited by the first distancing element 45 in a first limit position. This first limiting position of the third clamping frame element 23 is part of a second position of the clamping frame elements, in which the mutually facing contour surfaces of the first clamping frame element 21 and the third tenter element 23 occupy a predetermined distance to each other, wherein the first layer 1 between the first and third tenter elements 21 . 23 can be maintained and depending on the application in a recording and movement of the first layer, in particular due to a movement of one or both of the tool parts 11 . 12 a subsequent flow or retention of the first layer is effected. In the embodiment of the device of 1 to 7 is based in the first position of the clamping frame elements, the first clamping frame element 21 over the first spacer 41 against the third tenter element 23 from a predetermined distance to the third tenter element 23 to take ( 3 ). The in this situation by the first spacer 41 defined height between the contact areas of the first and third tenter element are such that the first layer 1 is held in accordance with the invention. It can be provided that the first adjusting device 31 by driving the third actuator 33 in a corresponding direction due to the cooperation of the first and third tenter elements over the first spacer 41 a little far over, that is continued to retract.

Preferably, the second layer becomes 2 in the first limit position between the second 22 and third 23 Tenter frame element and between the tool parts 11 . 12 inserted ( 4 ). The second layer 2 However, even in the open position of the tool parts 11 . 12 be inserted ( 2 ).

In this state of the first and third tenter element 21 respectively. 23 (first limiting position of the third clamping frame element) are the tool parts 11 . 12 from an open to a first tool intermediate position mobile ( 5 ). In this first intermediate position is in a third position of the clamping frame elements take the mutually facing bearing areas of the first and third clamping frame element according to the first position 3 as well as the mutually facing abutment areas of the second and third clamping frame element a predetermined distance, so that the first layer 1 as well as the second layer 2 is held in accordance with the invention. Depending on the application, this holding state may allow inhibiting or allowing subsequent flow movements of the first or second layer. In the embodiment of the manufacturing apparatus according to the 1 to 7 relies on the third tenter element 23 continue over the first spacer 41 against the first tenter element 21 and the second tenter element 22 over the second spacer 42 to the third tenter element 23 from. The in this situation by the second spacer 42 defined height between the contact areas of the second and third tenter element are such that the second layer 2 is held in accordance with the invention. Here is the second clamping frame element 22 towards the first tenter element 21 extended. In this extended position is the second tenter element 22 preferably located such that its closest to the first tenter element 21 located contour point with respect to the direction of movement of the tool parts 11 . 12 in the area between the top and bottom contour point of the second tool part 12 , and depending on the application, also beyond to the first tenter element 21 is located. Preferably, both are the closest to the first tool part 11 located contour point of the first clamping frame element 21 as well as the closest to the second tool part 12 located contour point of the second clamping frame element 22 between the closest to the first tenter element 21 located contour point of the first tool part 11 and the closest to the second tenter element 21 located contour point of the second clamping frame element 22 located.

In this first tool intermediate position, this mobility of the second actuator must 32 as far as can be ensured that the second clamping frame element 22 is movable in a position in which the investment area 22a of the second tenter element 22 within predetermined limits, changes to the level of the deformation contour 14 in the edge region of the second tool part 12 , the second tenter element 22 is facing. In this state, an optionally intended subsequent flow of the second layer 2 on further closing of the tool parts 11 . 12 until the final closing position.

In the realization of the manufacturing device according to the 1 to 7 is the resulting range of motion of the third tenter element 23 and the second tenter element 22 limited by the second distancing element 46 as the third tenter element 23 together with the first tenter element 21 with the closing movement of the tool parts 11 . 12 so far in the direction of the second tool part 12 can be moved until this on the distancing element 46 as a limiting element for the movement of the third tenter element 23 rests.

Starting from this first tool intermediate position are the tool parts 11 . 12 via a second tool intermediate position ( 6 ) in a closed position or pressing position or laminating position ( 7 ) movable.

• – dass der am nächsten in Richtung zum ersten Werkzeugteil 11 gelegene Konturpunkt des ersten Spannrahmen-Elements 21 als auch der am nächsten in Richtung zum zweiten Werkzeugteil 12 gelegene Konturpunkt des zweiten Spannrahmen-Elements 22 zwischen dem am nächsten zum ersten Spannrahmen-Element 21 gelegenen Konturpunkt des ersten Werkzeugteils 11 und dem am nächsten zum zweiten Spannrahmen-Element 21 gelegenen Konturpunkt des zweiten Spannrahmen-Elements 22 gelegen ist,
• – dass vorzugsweise weiterhin der am nächsten in Richtung zum zweiten Werkzeugteil 12 gelegene Konturpunkt des zweiten Spannrahmen-Elements 22 innerhalb einer Abweichung auf der Höhe des am nächsten zum zweiten Spannrahmen-Element 22 gelegenen Konturpunkts des zweiten Spannrahmen-Elements 22 gelegen ist, wobei diese Abweichung gleich der zweifachen Dicke der zweiten Schicht 2 beträgt.

In this second tool intermediate position are the tool parts 11 . 12 opposite the first tool intermediate position continued to approach each other. In this case, the clamping frame elements are arranged in a fourth position to each other. This fourth position is followed by the third position 5 the mutually facing abutment areas of the first and third clamping frame element and the mutually facing abutment areas of the second and third clamping frame element a predetermined distance, so that the first layer 1 as well as the second layer 2 is held in accordance with the invention. However, in addition, this arrangement is composed of the first, second and third tenter elements 21 . 22 . 23 such in the direction of the second tool part 12 hazards,

• - that closest to the first tool part 11 located contour point of the first clamping frame element 21 as well as the closest to the second tool part 12 located contour point of the second clamping frame element 22 between the closest to the first tenter element 21 located contour point of the first tool part 11 and the closest to the second tenter element 21 located contour point of the second clamping frame element 22 is located
• - That preferably still the next in the direction of the second tool part 12 located contour point of the second clamping frame element 22 within a deviation at the height of the closest to the second tenter element 22 located contour point of the second clamping frame element 22 is located, this deviation being equal to twice the thickness of the second layer 2 is.

• – sind das erste und das dritte Spannrahmen-Element sowie dass zweite und das dritte Spannrahmen-Element voneinander durch die Abstandhalter 41 bzw. 42 getrennt, und
• – ist das dritte Spannrahmen-Element in vorbestimmter Weise zwischen den Distanzierungs-Elemente 45, 46 gehalten, wobei sich das erste und das zweite Distanzierungs-Element 45 bzw. 46 in einer ausgefahrenen Stellung befinden,

so dass die drei Spannrahmen-Elemente 21, 22, 23, voneinander durch die Abstandhalter 41, 42 getrennt und zusammen mit der zwischen diesen gelegenen ersten und zweiten Schicht 1 bzw. 2 in einer Position ist, bei der der am nächsten in Richtung zum zweiten Werkzeugteil 12 gelegene Konturpunkt des zweiten Spannrahmen-Elements 22 innerhalb der vorgenannten Abweichung auf der Höhe des am nächsten zum zweiten Spannrahmen-Element 21 gelegenen Konturpunkts des zweiten Spannrahmen-Elements 22 gelegen ist.In the apparatus and the method according to the 1 to 7

• - Are the first and the third clamping frame element and that the second and the third clamping frame element from each other by the spacers 41 respectively. 42 separated, and
• - Is the third tenter element in a predetermined manner between the distancing elements 45 . 46 held, wherein the first and the second distancing element 45 respectively. 46 in an extended position,

leaving the three tenter frame elements 21 . 22 . 23 , from each other through the spacers 41 . 42 separated and together with the first and second layer located between them 1 respectively. 2 in a position where the closest to the second tool part 12 located contour point of the second clamping frame element 22 within the aforesaid deviation at the height of the closest to the second tenter element 21 located contour point of the second clamping frame element 22 is located.

• – der am nächsten in Richtung zum ersten Werkzeugteil 11 gelegene Konturpunkt des ersten Spannrahmen-Elements 21 innerhalb einer Abweichung auf der Höhe des am nächsten zum ersten Spannrahmen-Element 21 gelegenen Konturpunkts des ersten Spannrahmen-Elements 21 gelegen ist, wobei diese Abweichung vorzugsweise gleich der dreifachen Dicke der ersten Schicht 1 beträgt.

According to the invention, further movement of the tool parts continues 11 . 12 in its closed position by the adjusting device of the tool parts 11 . 12 and driving the assembly with the first, second and third tenter elements 21 . 22 . 23 in a fifth position, in addition to the determining elements of the fourth position of the tenter elements

• - The closest to the first tool part 11 located contour point of the first clamping frame element 21 within a deviation at the height of closest to the first tenter element 21 located contour point of the first clamping frame element 21 is located, this deviation preferably equal to three times the thickness of the first layer 1 is.

The closing position of the tool parts 11 . 12 is a position where the first layer 1 and the second layer 2 can be connected to each other and in which, if necessary, the pressure required for such a connection can be built.

In the fifth position of the arrangement of the three tenter elements 21 . 22 . 23 In the embodiment shown in the figures, the first adjusting device 31 , the third adjusting device 33 and the first distancing element 45 About suppressed. This means that in this mechanical realization of the manufacturing device, the second adjusting device 22 together with the second distancing element 46 are capable of the first and third actuator together with the first distancing element 45 to overpress.

In summary, the in the 1 to 7 illustrated embodiment of the manufacturing device designed as follows: The first and third actuator 31 respectively. 33 as well as the first distancing element 45 are optionally via intermediate elements such as the first tool holder 15 mechanically with the first tool part 11 connected or coupled to the movement. Likewise, in the illustrated embodiment, the second actuator 32 as well as the second distancing element 46 optionally via intermediate elements, such as the second tool holder 16 , mechanically with the second tool part 12 connected or coupled to the movement. In this case, the first and the second distancing element act 45 respectively. 46 each on the third clamping frame element 23 and have the function, the movement of the third tenter element 23 or the third actuator 33 to ensure in defined intermediate positions. These intermediate positions can take place via a mechanically exercised blocking function by blocking the extended position of the distancing elements or via a path-controlled mechanism. The first and the second actuator 31 respectively. 32 have a spring function with preferably variable force, since the adjustment of the adjusting devices are dependent on the pressure of the third actuator 33 be exercised. Additionally, from the distancing elements 45 . 46 forces are exerted on the first and / or second clamping frame element directly or via the third clamping frame element.

Instead of The described manufacturing device can also partially or completely electronically controlled or monitored Stell devices are operated, in which the intermediate positions third clamping frame element via sensors or incremental encoders and a corresponding control device is reachable.

In the realization with the electronic control are starting from the second tool intermediate position and in the further collapse of the tool parts 11 . 12 in its closed position, the first adjusting device 31 , the third adjusting device 33 and the first distancing element 45 not by the arrangement of the three tenter elements 21 . 22 . 23 About suppressed. Rather, in order to achieve the stated positions of the tool parts and the clamping frame elements, the first adjusting device 31 , the third adjusting device 33 and the first distancing element 45 controlled by the electronic control to the same extent retracted or retracted as the second tenter element 22 and the third tenter element 23 extended or driven in the same direction.

In the realization with the electronic control can continue to the spacers 41 . 42 omitted, since the spacing of the first of the third clamping frame element and the spacing of the second of the third clamping frame element by a controlled path-monitored adjusting movement of the three clamping frame elements can be achieved. In this case, the setting of the distances between the tenter elements is also controlled electronically controlled.

The third clamping frame element can be formed so that this one Layer or multiple layers can absorb, so then with the manufacturing device three layers or more than three layers according to the invention with each other can be processed. It can Also, several third clamping frame elements each with its own be provided third actuator.

According to the invention, it is ensured in particular that a free subsequent flow of the layers, which is to be provided depending on the application, is made possible during the transitions into the various positions of the production device:
By the spacing of the first of the third clamping frame element and the spacing of the second from the third clamping frame element by preferably adjustable spacers 41 . 42 and alternatively or additionally, by a controlled and optionally path-monitored actuating movement of the three tenter elements, by means of the electronic path control of the actuating devices 31 . 32 . 33 or tenter frame elements 21 . 22 . 23 is achieved, that the first and / or the second layer 1 respectively. 2 Depending on the requirement of the application case when flowing the mold more or less can flow or can. In this case, the set distance can also be provided so that the layers 1 . 2 can be clamped, that are held by the respective clamping frame elements. Depending on the application, the respective setting can realize these extreme states or implement states between these extreme states.

The in the final phase of collision of the tool parts 11 . 12 starting from a certain position of the arrangement of the third clamping frame element which is preferably provided to one another 23 in a dependent on the application case distance relative to the first and / or second tenter element causes the layers 1 . 2 from the respective tenter elements 21 . 23 respectively. 22 . 23 or the tenter elements a defined Nachfließens the layers 1 . 2 enable. Ensuring a subsequent flow of one or more of the layers ensures that, especially when using tool parts with three-dimensional deformation contours, a drapery in the region of the subsequent component contour is avoided. In this case, the holding force for the first layer 1 or the generosity in the sense of enabling a Nachfließens this layer 1 different from that on the second layer 2 applied holding force or allowable generosity are selected.

The function of the first 31 , The second 32 and the third 33 Stell device is the tenter frame elements 21 . 22 respectively. 23 in predetermined positions relative to each other and relative to their associated tool parts 11 . 12 to drive. In the embodiment of the manufacturing device shown in the figures, the first adjusting device lead 31 and the second actuator 32 not active, ie not by own drive a setting movement, but have a due to the pressing by the third clamping frame element 23 exerted spring function. The active actuating function is in the illustrated embodiment by the tool-setting devices taken over because the tool parts 11 . 12 over the mounting plate or the tool holder with the first 31 or the second actuator 32 mechanically coupled. Although is also the third Stell-device 33 via the mounting plate or the tool holder with one of the tool parts 11 . 12 coupled. However, the third actuator has 33 the function, the third tenter element 23 relative to the first and second tenter elements 21 respectively. 22 as well as relative to the first 11 and the second 12 To move tool part, so that its active positioning function can not be taken over by another setting function of the manufacturing device.

Nevertheless is - also in the in the 1 to 8th illustrated embodiment of the manufacturing device - the first adjusting device 21 and the second actuator 22 as an independent, mounted on the respective Monatageplatte adjusting device provided in order to load the tenter frame elements with the layers or semi-finished products of the layers at the beginning of the process. However, this can be omitted in the second actuator, when the first and third actuator allows mobility, in which the first and the third tenter element in their retracted or initial state according to the space for loading or placing the layers in the manufacturing Device provide.

Around the optionally provided, described below cutting device can press depending on the embodiment the same the first and / or the second actuator also compared to the first or second tool part or their associated tool holder be designed to be actively movable or controllable. That's it possible, the cutting force exerted by the optional cutting device perform or a required supporting or relieving force for apply the cutting process.

The independent active mobility of the first and / or the second actuator also compared to the first 11 or second 12 Tool part or its associated tool holder with the already provided active mobility of the third clamping frame element 23 is also advantageous in relation to a removal of the produced component and optionally incurred residues or cut-off residues or supernatants of the layers.

As a general rule may be an accomplishment of the first and / or the second position The tenter elements also omitted and directly the third position the tenter frame elements are approached.

The manufacturing device according to the invention may optionally comprise one or more cutting devices, which may be in the closed position of the tool parts 11 . 12 can be activated to one or more of the layers 1 . 2 to trim or crop. In this case, cutting can be provided in sections on the circumference of the deformation contours or over the entire circumference. Also, by means of the cutting device, a projection of the first and / or the second layer can be cut off. Also, a clinching protrusion for one or both layers may be formed by the cutting operation when cutting or shortening a layer 1 . 2 opposite another layer 2 respectively. 1 the other layer 2 respectively. 1 overcomes the further cut off layer. The resulting supernatant can be processed in a further process step to a Umbug, for example, to the shorter layer. In the device according to the invention, a single layer can be trimmed, since the layers are outside the deformation contours 13 . 14 through the third tenter assembly 23 kept apart from each other. The cutting device may be arranged on the first clamping frame element and / or the third clamping frame element for cutting off a projecting between the first and the second tool part supernatant of the one or more layers. The optionally provided cutting device can be realized in various ways:
In the following, first a first cutting device 100 described in the direction of the actuating movement of the third clamping frame element 23 for receiving the first or second layer 1 . 2 is operable. The first cutting device 100 is part of the third tenter element 23 and at least one tool part 11 . 12 wherein the cutting operation is by means of driving in predetermined device positions. 8th shows the manufacturing device with a sixth position of the clamping frame elements, in which the third clamping frame element has performed the cutting movement.

For this purpose, the third clamping frame element has a front edge 123c on, which acts as a cutting edge. Furthermore, it is closest to the third tenter element 23 located contour point of the first and or second tool part 11 . 12 as a counter to the cutting edge 123c and optionally additionally designed as a cutting edge. The counter bearing is on the first tool part 11 formed when by means of the cutting device 100 or the cutting edge 123c the first layer 1 should be cut. Alternatively or additionally, the counter-position is on the second tool part 11 formed when by means of the cutting device 100 or the cutting edge 123c the second layer 2 should be cut.

The leading edge 123c of the third tenter element 23 is arranged such that this at a corresponding position of the third clamping frame element 23 to the second tool part 12 partially close to the outer contour of the tool part 12 runs and is spaced at a suitable distance for the cutting process of the same.

The edge 23c on the third tenter element and / or the edge 12a on the second tool part 12 can be hardened or tempered.

The cutting process by means of the first cutting device 100 is as follows:
The third tenter element 23 that of the third adjusting device 33 is driven, after reaching the closing position of the mold, wherein the third clamping frame element first on the extended second distancing element 46 continues to risen, by the third actuating device 33 Shut down to a lower position. This happens in the embodiment of the manufacturing device according to the 1 to 7 by retracting the second distancing element 46 , The lower position of the second distancing element 46 is preferably provided in this embodiment, that this the movement of the third clamping frame element 23 Limited after the cutting process. The first adjusting device 31 can be actuated or actuated in such a way that this is the third adjusting device 33 supported cutting force supported. This is the second tenter element 22 suppressed or depressurized before / with the cutting movement or retracted during the cutting movement.

After the manufacturing device after the 1 to 7 is the second distancing element 46 retractable to the third tenter element 23 a sufficient freedom of movement and in particular without one of the second distancing element 46 to provide applied counterforce. This allows the third tenter element 23 a movement relative to the second tool part 12 be executed. This movement is a cutting motion when a corresponding edge of the third tenter element 23 moves correspondingly close to a contact or contact area of the second tool part, so that the second layer 2 can be severed accordingly. In this case, so act the third clamping frame element 23 like a die and the second tool part like a stamp or both like a scissor to each other.

By the optionally provided temperature control of at least one contact area Segments, the clearance or the spacing of the cutting surface for second tool part, so the cutting fit, optimized and in particular be reduced.

The following is a second cutting device 200 described transversely to the direction of the actuating movement of the third clamping frame element 23 for receiving the first or second layer 1 . 2 is operable. The second cutting device 200 is part of the third tenter element 23 or assigned to this. In both cases, this is via a setting device 201 moved or operated. This cutting device 200 preferably comprises at least one via the adjusting device 201 movable knife 230 for cutting off a protrusion of the second layer emerging between the first and second tool parts 2 ( 10 ). The knife is over the actuator 201 longitudinally displaceable and transverse to the actuating movement of the third clamping frame element 23 and / or the second tool part 12 movable in or on the third tenter element 23 arranged. The knife 230 has a second tool part 12 facing cutting edge 223 on.

Due to the actuation of the actuator 201 of the knife 230 this will be on a corresponding border area 221 of the second tool part 12 to be moved, as a counter surface for the facing this edge of the knife 230 is provided. By a corresponding retraction of the second adjusting device 32 is a part of the corresponding supernatant of the second layer to be cut off 2 between the blade of the knife and the second tool part 12 located. The supernatant of the second layer 2 is then due to the delivery movement of the knife 230 applied pressure cut off.

Alternatively, also a corresponding edge area 222 of the second tenter element 22 be used as an abutment, so that then a supernatant of the second layer 2 through the cutting edge 223 of the knife 230 and the counter 222 of the second tenter element 22 can be cut off.

The following is a third cutting device 300 described in the direction of the actuating movement of the third clamping frame element 23 for receiving the first or second layer 1 . 2 is operable to the first layer 1 and optionally the second layer 2 to crop. The third cutting device 300 may alternatively or in addition to the first or second cutting device 100 respectively. 200 be arranged.

The third cutting device 300 includes a knife or cutting knife 330 that from a delivery facility 301 is movable and by one mechanics 340 is guided with a guide. The mechanics are designed in such a way that the knife 330 in the direction of the travel or the actuating movement, for example, the first adjusting device 31 for trimming the first layer 1 slidably arranged. It serves a corresponding area of the cutting edge 350 of the knife 330 facing investment area 23a of the third tenter element 23 as an objection 323c for the cutting edge 350 when cutting the first layer 1 ,

The 11 shows the state of the cutting device after performing the cutting motion.

Optionally, the first 1 together with the second layer 2 be cut, if before the third tenter element 23 in terms of tool parts 11 . 12 is withdrawn, so that then a corresponding contact area of the second clamping frame element 22 can serve as a counter.

The cutting knife 330 can be designed both as a thermal or mechanical knife. In the embodiment as a thermal knife this can be heated, for example via a resistor. The knife can also be designed both as a thermal and as a mechanical knife. By heating the knife, a sealing function, in particular in temperature-sensitive first layers 1 be fulfilled.

The cutting edge 350 of the cutting blade 330 can be designed in particular as a contour-bound cutting surface, ie as a three-dimensional cutting surface.

The three cutting devices outlined above 100 . 200 . 300 may be provided singly or in combination in one and the same manufacturing device.

following becomes an embodiment of the method wherein the first layer is a decorative layer and the second layer is a carrier layer is. Generally speaking the layers also have other application functions and / or each again be formed of several layers. According to the invention it acts In particular, the process is a one-step process for producing a carrier part inclusive the lamination with a decorative layer.

The first and third tenter elements 21 respectively. 23 are movable such that the relative positions of the first and third tenter element 21 respectively. 23 is adjustable between a first position or basic position and a second position. The basic position of the first and third tenter elements 21 respectively. 23 is provided such that the first layer or eg the decoration layer between these tenter elements 21 . 23 can be inserted. In this basic position is the second clamping frame element 22 positionable such that the second layer 2 between the second and the third clamping frame element can be inserted.

In the second position of the first and the third clamping frame element 21 respectively. 23 becomes the first layer during collision of the two tool parts 11 . 12 in a predetermined manner of these tenter elements 21 . 23 held while the first and the second tool part 11 respectively. 12 be in a position where the first 1 and the second layer 2 are not subject to deformation by them. The third tenter element 23 and the second tenter element 22 are movable relative to each other such that the second layer 2 or carrier layer in a third position of the clamping frame elements by means of the second clamping frame element 22 and the third tenter element 23 is fixable, so that the second layer and the first layer outside the tool parts by means of the third clamping frame element are kept separate. In this state of the fixed first layer, the first 11 and the second 12 Tool part are moved together relative to each other to the second layer 2 and the first layer 1 deform and interconnect within the tool as it closes.

• – Fahren eines ersten Spannrahmen-Elements 21 und eines zweiten Spannrahmen-Elements 22 in eine zueinander ausgefahrene Stellung und Einlegen der ersten Schicht 1 zwischen die beiden Werkzeugteile 11, 12 und zwischen das erste 21 und ein zwischen dem ersten 21 und dem zweiten 22 Spannrahmen-Element angeordnetes drittes Spannrahmen-Element 23 in einer Einlege-Stellung, wobei das erste, zweite und das dritte Spannrahmen-Element außerhalb der verformenden Kontur der Werkzeugteile 11, 12 angeordnet sind;
• – Fahren des dritten Spannrahmen-Elements 23 in eine Halte-Stellung für die erste Schicht 1, in der sich das dritte Spannrahmen-Element 23 in einer vorbestimmten Entfernung zum ersten Spannrahmen-Element 21 befindet, bei der die erste Schicht 1 durch das erste Spannrahmen-Element 21 und das dritte Spannrahmen-Element 23 gehalten wird (3),
• – Auflegen der zweiten Schicht 2 zwischen die beiden Werkzeugteile 11, 12 und auf das zweite Spannrahmen-Element 22 (4),
• – Fahren des zweiten Spannrahmen-Elements 22 in eine Halte-Stellung für die zweite Schicht 2, in der sich das zweite Spannrahmen-Element 22 in einer vorbestimmten Entfernung zum dritten Spannrahmen-Element 23 befindet, bei der die zweite Schicht 2 durch das zweite Spannrahmen-Element 22 und das dritte Spannrahmen-Element 23 gehalten wird (5),
• – Zusammenfahren der Werkzeugteile bis zu relativen Lagen zueinander, bei der die erste 1 und die zweite 2 Schicht verformt werden,
• – nach der Verformung Auseinanderfahren der Werkzeugteile und der Spannrahmen-Elemente, um die miteinander verbundene erste und zweite Schicht aus dem Werkzeug herausnehmen.

According to the invention, a method for producing a component from at least a first 1 or decorative layer and a second 2 Layer or carrier layer provided in which a deformation of the first 1 and the second 2 Layer as well as the connection of the two layers 1 . 2 together by the collapse of a first tool part 11 and a second tool part 12 a deformation tool with preferably three-dimensional deformation contours, wherein the deformation contour of the first tool part 11 the first layer 1 and the deformation contour of the second tool part 12 the second layer 2 facing, wherein in a starting position, the first 11 and the second 12 Tool part has moved apart. The steps according to the invention comprise the following steps:

• - Driving a first clamping frame element 21 and a second tenter element 22 in a mutually extended position and inserting the first layer 1 between the two tool parts 11 . 12 and between the first 21 and one between the first 21 and the second 22 Tenter element arranged third tenter element 23 in an inlay stel ment, wherein the first, second and the third clamping frame element outside the deforming contour of the tool parts 11 . 12 are arranged;
• - Driving the third tenter element 23 in a holding position for the first layer 1 in which is the third tenter element 23 at a predetermined distance from the first tenter element 21 located at the first layer 1 through the first tenter element 21 and the third tenter element 23 is held ( 3 )
• - placing the second layer 2 between the two tool parts 11 . 12 and on the second tenter element 22 ( 4 )
• - Driving the second tenter element 22 in a holding position for the second layer 2 in which is the second tenter element 22 at a predetermined distance to the third tenter element 23 located at the second layer 2 through the second tenter element 22 and the third tenter element 23 is held ( 5 )
• - Movement of the tool parts to relative positions to each other, in which the first 1 and the second 2 Layer to be deformed,
• - Moving apart of the tool parts and the clamping frame elements after deformation to remove the interconnected first and second layer from the tool.

optional can additionally be provided that after the deformation process by means of a cutting device a projecting between the first and the second tool part supernatant the second layer is cut off.

Before inserting the layers 1 . 2 between the tool parts heating of the first or the second layer can take place.

When moving together the tool parts 11 . 12 the second and the third clamping frame element can be moved into a relative position to each other, in which the second layer in a predetermined manner in the deformation of the layers nachfliessen depending on the application, or a Nachfließen can be inhibited. Likewise, step (e), the first and the third tenter element can be moved into a relative position to each other, in which the first layer can flow in a predetermined manner in the deformation of the layers depending on the application, or post-flow can be inhibited.

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Method for producing a component from at least a first ( 1 ) and a second layer ( 2 ) for the deformation of the first and the second layer and the connection of the two layers with each other within the deformation contours ( 13 . 14 ) of two tool parts ( 11 . 12 ) by the collapse of a first ( 11 ), the first layer facing tool part and a second ( 12 ), the second layer facing tool part of a deformation tool with three-dimensional deformation contours, wherein in a starting position, the first and the second tool part moved apart, characterized by the following steps: (a) driving a first clamping frame element ( 21 ) and a second tenter element ( 22 ) in a mutually extended position and inserting the first layer ( 1 ) between the two tool parts and between the first and between the first and the second clamping frame element arranged third clamping frame element ( 23 ) and inserting the second layer ( 2 ) between the two tool parts and between the second ( 22 ) and the third tenter element ( 23 ), wherein the first, second and the third clamping frame element are arranged outside the deforming contour of the tool parts, (b) moving together the first ( 21 ), second ( 22 ) and the third ( 23 ) Tenter element into a position in which the first ( 1 ) and the second ( 2 ) Layer are held by the first clamping frame element and the third clamping frame element and the second clamping frame element and the third clamping frame element, (c) moving the tool parts relative to each other with deformation of the first and the second layer in the region of the deformation contours ( 13 . 14 ) of the tool parts ( 11 . 12 ), (d) moving apart of the tool parts and the clamping frame elements in order to be able to remove the interconnected first and second layer from the tool. Method for producing a component from at least a first and a second layer according to claim 1, characterized in that when moving together the first ( 21 ), second ( 22 ) and the third ( 23 ) Tenter element in step (b) the distance between the first ( 21 ) and third ( 23 ) Clamping element and between the second ( 22 ) and third ( 23 ) Clamping element by means of spacers ( 41 . 42 ) is set. Method for producing a component from at least a first and a second layer according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that when the first ( 21 ), second ( 22 ) and the third ( 23 ) Clamping frame element in step (b) the position of the third clamping frame element with respect to the first clamping frame element by a first spacer element ( 45 ) which is coupled to the position of the second tool part. Method for producing a component from at least a first and a second layer according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that in step (b) the position of the clamping frame elements occupy a position in which both the closest to the first tool part ( 11 ) contour point of the first tenter element ( 21 ) as well as the closest to the second tool part ( 12 ) contour point of the second clamping frame element ( 22 ) between the closest to the first tenter element ( 21 ) contour point of the first tool part ( 11 ) and the closest to the second tenter element ( 21 ) contour point of the second clamping frame element ( 22 ) is located. A method for producing a component from at least a first and a second layer according to claim 4, characterized in that in addition the arrangement of the first, second and third tenter elements ( 21 . 22 . 23 ) in the direction of the second tool part ( 12 ), that the closest to the first tool part ( 11 ) contour point of the first tenter element ( 21 ) as well as the closest to the second tool part ( 12 ) contour point of the second clamping frame element ( 22 ) between the closest to the first tenter element ( 21 ) located contour point of the first tool part 11 and closest to the second tenter element ( 21 ) contour point of the second clamping frame element ( 22 ), and - that preferably continues to be the closest to the second tool part ( 12 ) contour point of the second clamping frame element ( 22 ) within a deviation at the height of the closest to the second tenter element ( 22 ) contour point of the second clamping frame element ( 22 ), this deviation being equal to twice the thickness of the second layer ( 2 ) is. Method for producing a component from at least a first and a second layer according to claim 5, characterized in that in the arrangement of the first, second and third tenter elements (FIG. 21 . 22 . 23 ) in addition - the first and the third tenter element and that the second and the third tenter element from each other by spacers ( 41 respectively. 42 ) are separated, and - the third tenter element ( 23 ) in a predetermined manner between a first ( 45 ) and a second ( 46 ) Distancing element is maintained, wherein the first and the second distancing element ( 45 respectively. 46 ) are in an extended position. Method for producing a component from at least a first and a second layer according to claim 5, characterized in that in the arrangement of the first, second and third tenter elements (FIG. 21 . 22 . 23 ) additionally - the closest to the first tool part ( 11 ) contour point of the first tenter element ( 21 ) within a deviation at the height of the closest to the first tenter element ( 21 ) contour point of the first tenter element ( 21 ), this deviation preferably being equal to three times the thickness of the first layer ( 1 ) is. Method for producing a component from at least a first and a second layer according to claim 7, characterized in that in the arrangement of the first, second and third tenter elements (FIG. 21 . 22 . 23 ) additionally the first adjusting device 31 , the third adjusting device 33 and the first distancing element 45 is suppressed. Method for producing a component from at least a first and a second layer according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that after the deformation process by means of a cutting device a between the first ( 11 ) and the second ( 12 ) Tool part emergent supernatant of the second layer ( 2 ) is cut off. Method for producing a component from at least a first and a second layer according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that after the deformation process by means of a cutting device a between the first ( 11 ) and the second ( 12 ) Tool part emerging supernatant of the first layer ( 1 ) is cut off. Method for producing a component comprising at least a first and a second layer according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that prior to insertion between the tool parts and on the second clamping frame element ( 22 ) heating one or both of the layers ( 1 . 2 ) he follows. Method for producing a component from at least a first and a second layer according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a multilayered layer is used as the first ( 1 ) and / or second ( 2 ) Layer is used. Process for the production of a component at least a first and a second layer according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that as the first layer ( 1 ) a decorative layer and as a second layer ( 2 ) a carrier layer of the component to be produced or as a first layer ( 1 ) a carrier layer and as a second layer ( 2 ) a decorative layer of the component to be produced is used. Method for producing a component from at least a first and a second layer according to claim 13, characterized characterized in that at least for the carrier layer facing surface the decoration layer is a tissue used. Method for producing a component from at least a first and a second layer according to claim 14, characterized marked that for the surface the decoration layer a fleece, a felt, a flat fabric or a circular knit is used. Method for producing a component from at least a first and a second layer according to one of the preceding claims 13 to 15, characterized in that for the decorative layer foam components be used. Method for producing a component from at least a first and a second layer according to one of the preceding claims 13 to 16, characterized in that for the decorative layer a textile fabric, a foam artificial leather, a plastic film or a leather is used. Method for producing a component from at least a first and a second layer according to one of the preceding claims 13 to 17, characterized in that for the decorative layer textile Materials, a foam and a non-woven material is used. Method for producing a component from at least a first and a second layer according to claim 18, characterized marked that for the decoration layer is a polypropylene foam or a PE foam or a polyurethane-based foam is used. Method for producing a component from at least a first and a second layer according to one of the preceding claims 13 to 19, characterized in that for the carrier layer, a plastic is used. Method for producing a component from at least a first and a second layer according to claim 20, characterized marked that for the carrier layer Natural fibers, glass fibers, plastic fibers and / or polypropylene (PP) fibers are used. Method for producing a component from at least a first and a second layer according to claim 21, characterized marked that for the natural fibers of the carrier layer Flax or kenaf, sisal, linen or cotton is used. Device for producing a component from at least a first layer ( 1 ) and a second layer ( 2 ) with a contour of the component to be produced determining mold with at least a first, the first layer facing tool part ( 11 ) with a three-dimensional deformation contour and a second, the second layer facing tool part ( 12 ) with a three-dimensional deformation contour, which are clamped in a pressure transducer in order to prevent the deformation of the first layer ( 1 ) and the second layer ( 2 ) as well as the connection of the two layers together by the collapse of the first and the second tool part, as well as with a clamping frame means with mutually movable clamping frame elements to hold the layers during the deformation process outside the contour region of the tool in a predetermined manner, characterized in that the clamping frame means comprises: - a first clamping frame element ( 21 ), which by means of a first adjusting device ( 31 ) is movable relative to the first tool part, - a second clamping frame element ( 22 ), which by means of a second adjusting device ( 32 ) is movable relative to the second tool part, - a third clamping frame element ( 23 ), which by means of a third actuator ( 33 ) is movable relative to the first or second tool part and is arranged between the first and the second clamping frame element, wherein the first, the second and the third clamping frame element is arranged such that a material for the first layer ( 1 ) between the first tenter element and the third tenter element and a material for the second layer (w) between the second tenter element and the third tenter element is inserted, so that the layers ( 1 . 2 ) can be kept separated by means of the third clamping frame element. Device for producing a component from at least a first layer ( 1 ) and a second layer ( 2 ) according to claim 23, characterized in that spacers ( 41 . 42 ) are arranged on the third clamping frame element, with where the minimum distance between the first and third and between the second and third tenter element is predetermined. Device for producing a component from at least a first layer and a second layer with a shaping tool which determines the contour of the component to be produced according to claim 24, characterized in that the spacers ( 41 . 42 ) are adjustable. Device for producing a component from at least a first layer and a second layer having a contour of the component to be produced determining mold according to one of claims 23 to 25, characterized in that the first clamping frame element a Cutting means for cutting one between the first and the second tool part emerging supernatant of the first layer is arranged. Device for producing a component from at least a first layer and a second layer having a contour of the component to be produced determining mold according to one of claims 23 to 26, characterized in that the third clamping frame element a Cutting means for cutting one between the first and The second tool part protruding supernatant of the second layer arranged is. Device for producing a component from at least a first layer and a second layer having a contour of the component to be manufactured determining mold according to the claim 27, characterized in that the cutting device a the second tool part facing, on the third clamping frame element arranged edge includes, with the case of a movement of the third Tenter element angular to the support layer at the location of the Leaving the same on the second tool part cut off a supernatant of the carrier layer can be. Device for producing a component from at least a first layer and a second layer having a contour of the component to be manufactured determining mold according to the claim 27, characterized in that the cutting device at least one over a setting device movable knife for cutting one between the first and the supernatant of the carrier layer emerging from the second tool part includes, a second tool part facing the cutting edge and that over the feed motion applied pressure cuts the second layer.